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Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad

This delicious Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad is a light, refreshing, and incredibly easy-to-make dish that bursts with vibrant flavors!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Chinese, Japanese
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Julienne peeler or knife
  • 1 Serving bowl
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Small mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cucumbers julienned or thinly sliced
  • 1 Handful coriander chopped
  • 3 spring onions chopped
  • 1 chili optional
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoon chilli oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Start by preparing the chopped cilantro, spring onions, chili and garlic
  • Thinly slice the cucumbers or use a julienne peeler to create thin, noodle-like strands.
  • Add the cucumbers to a salad bowl and sprinkle over a pinch of salt
  • Add on the coriander, chili and spring onions
  • Make the spicy sauce by combining the chili oil, soy sauce and rice wine vinegar
  • Pour the sauce over the salad, toss well to combine and top with sesame seeds

Notes

Control the heat by adjusting the amount of chili or chili oil based on your preference. Start with a small amount and gradually add more to reach your desired spice level. This ensures the salad is as mild or spicy as you like.
Keyword asian cucumber salad, asian side dish, chinese salad, easy cucumber salad, healthy asian salad, low calorie salad, refreshing summer salad, side dish, spicy cucumber salad, vegan asian salad
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